ZIP Code 08544 -- Princeton, NJ

MERCER | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

With 90.70% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
24.67% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
With a median age of 20.40, this is a very young community — likely home to a university campus or young professional hub.
100.00% of residents rent their homes, suggesting a transient or urban area with a strong rental market.

Quick Overview

Population

4,392

Unknown

Median Income

N/A

Home Value

N/A

Median Rent

N/A

Median Age

20.40

Diversity Index

70.90

Very High

Unemployment

8.1%

About ZIP Code 08544

ZIP code 08544 in Princeton, New Jersey is a unknown area with a population of 4,392. Residents have a median age of 20.40 years. Approximately 90.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in MERCER, NJ.

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Population & Age

Total Population

4,392

Median Age

20.40

Male Population

2,113

48.1%

Female Population

2,279

51.9%

Density Classification

Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

70.90 Very High

White

51.6%

Black or African American

8.6%

Hispanic or Latino

13.5%

Asian

26.4%

Native American

1.0%

Pacific Islander

0.0%

Two or More Races

11.3%

Other Race

1.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income

N/A

Mean Household Income

N/A

Per Capita Income

$15,335

Below Poverty Line

100.0%

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value

N/A

Median Rent

N/A

Total Housing Units

Occupied Units

Vacant Units

N/A

Median Year Built

N/A

Owner Occupied

0.0%

Renter Occupied

100.0%

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 0.0% Renter 100.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 100.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 90.7%

Graduate or Professional Degree 49.0%

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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force

2,224

Employment Rate

91.9%

Unemployment Rate

8.1%

Mean Commute Time

N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone

12.5%

Carpool

1.4%

Public Transit

5.2%

Work from Home

24.7%

Compare 08544 with Another ZIP Code

Nearby ZIP Codes

08542

Princeton, NJ

0.3 mi

Pop: 2,533 Income: $105,524

08540

Princeton, NJ

2.2 mi

Pop: 50,388 Income: $176,983

Pop: 20,817 Income: $137,607

08553

Rocky hill, NJ

4.5 mi

Pop: 819 Income: $148,056

08648

Lawrenceville, NJ

5.2 mi

Pop: 31,323 Income: $125,514

08550

Princeton juncti, NJ

5.7 mi

Pop: 21,067 Income: $224,213

08852

Monmouth junctio, NJ

5.7 mi

Pop: 18,062 Income: $133,209

08520

Hightstown, NJ

6.3 mi

Pop: 29,504 Income: $118,010

08558

Skillman, NJ

6.6 mi

Pop: 7,648 Income: $236,016

08512

Cranbury, NJ

7.4 mi

Pop: 12,928 Income: $118,587

08824

Kendall park, NJ

7.4 mi

Pop: 13,366 Income: $174,776

Other ZIP Codes in Princeton

ZIP Code	Population	Median Income	Home Value
08540	50,388	$176,983	$767,900
08542	2,533	$105,524	$754,100

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 08544

ZIP code 08544 (Princeton, NJ) has a total population of 4,392 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 20.40 years.

ZIP code 08544 is primarily located in Princeton, New Jersey (NJ). It falls within MERCER County.

The median age in ZIP code 08544 is 20.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

In ZIP code 08544, 90.70% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 48.99% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 08544 is 8.09%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 24.67% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.